On September 30th, all game servers and SWTOR.com will be unavailable as BioWare perform scheduled maintenance. Game Update 2.10.1 will be implemented during this downtime. Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday September 30th, 2014 Duration: 4 hours Time: 3AM PDT (10AM GMT) – 7AM PDT (2PM GMT) Patch notes will be available on Monday prior to the maintenance. During maintenance, all updates and additional information will be posted on the official Twitter account. Time Zone Start Time Scheduled End Time UTC Offset HST Tue Sep 30, 2014 12:00 AM Tue Sep 30, 2014 04:00 AM -10 hours AKDT Tue Sep 30, 2014 02:00 AM Tue Sep 30, 2014 06:00 AM -8 hours PDT Tue Sep 30, 2014 03:00 AM Tue Sep 30, 2014 07:00 AM -7 hours MDT Tue Sep 30, 2014 04:00 AM Tue Sep 30, 2014 08:00 AM -6 hours CDT Tue Sep 30, 2014 05:00 AM Tue…
TOR TV: SWTOR FUN – Goofs & Spoofs
From Divine Retribution, a Republic Guild, we have some SWTOR fun. This 8-minute video of goofs and spoofs reminds us all what it’s really all about- having a good time. It starts off with How Pros Tank EC HM and we get to experience the leader’s pep talk. Then we’ve got some Trooper DPS, DR style. On and on it goes- a compilation of clips that remind you of why the game is so much fun and why being part of a fun guild adds so much more to the game experience. Find out about the cute, the ugly and the dead and why “he went too far”. After you check out the video, we want you to share with us some of your favorite and fun memories from SWTOR. Leave us a comment tell us about it and if you happen to have a video, even better! “Collection of…
SWToR up six spots in Raptr’s August Rankings
The latest expansion of Star Wars The Old Republic (SWToR) seems to be paying dividends for Bioware. The recent content release called Galactic Strongholds, pushed the Star Wars themed MMO to the 14th spot in game rankings for the month of August according to Raptr. Other notable MMO appearances in the list include World Of Warcraft (no.2), Guild Wars 2 (no.12) and Final Fantasy XIV (no.1o). It’s worth noting that WildStar dropped off the list for the first time.
Turn Down for Hutt!
This amazing video was posted recently by overthinkingit.com over at youtube and…it’s beyond words. The clip uses well-timed clips from the original Star Wars trilogy and matches them with a very distinctive tune. If you have a minute and a half to spare then it’s definitely worth the time.
Bioware addresses network connectivity issues
Bioware’s production community coordinator Tait Watson was once again at the official forums today addressing server issues that affected SWToR gamers today (9/24/2014).
In specific…
Revan 3.0 & the Infinite Empire
After the release of the teaser for 3.0 last week, there have been a lot of questions and speculations about the game, Revan and where the story is going. For those who really get into the lore, this can be one of the best parts of the game and new expansions – new storyline and where will it take us? One fan, Darth Wicked, asks these questions “Where is Revan? Is that a temple of some sorts? And if it is, who built it? And where? Come to think of it, is that even Revan to begin with? And what about that… thing behind him? Is it a Sith artifact or something else? Something more?” and then he actually goes on to answer in detail with some ideas of his own. Darth Wicked also has the screenshots of the entire thread on imgur for anyone looking to see them in…
SWToR Miner and (possibly) SWToR fan sites get a challenge from Bioware
You might have never heard of his name before, but if you have a moderate interest in SWToR you probably read about his work somewhere. SWTOR Miner is one more passionate fans of the game with a special skill. Every now and then he data mines SWToR source files for clues of what Bioware has in store for us next. In many cases, his findings get published In fan sites that are eager for more information about Bioware’s MMO.
Tor TV: The Legend Of The Tatooine West
So it’s less than a minute in length but it tells such a fabulous story. It is the Legend of the Tatooine West and here we have Zombie Kaiden. This is a great little short that we just had to share with you because we really appreciate this kind of stuff. User-generated videos and art are especially high on our list of favorites here. It really just shows how much the community cares about the game, the story and the experience. So remember, if you ever have something like this to share, let us know here or on Facebook. SWTOR | The Legend Of The Tatooine West | Zombie Kaiden
Results for Conquest Week 4 – The Dread War
I run swtorconquest.com and I have been asked to be a guest writer summarizing the conquests each week. Full reddit post here Week 4 of Strongholds are officially over. I wanted to point out a few interesting bits. The Harbinger once again shows that have some seriously dedicated guilds. Their lowest score by the wampa stampers beating the highest scores on most other servers. Once again on Jedi Covenant; Rancor Bait , Working as Intended , Hellbent , and Holocron get early leads on each of their planets and never drop below first place. Early on in the week they had first place secure. On Jung Ma the battle for Section X and Oricon were close. Until Sunday Umbra seemed to have first place secure. But late on Sunday the remnants of hope finally managed to get past them and get first place. On Oricon, Uncharted Space and nightmare squadron kept going back and forth for first place. Few…
SWToR Community delivers once more; Sniper’s PVE guide!
It’s always great to see certain members of the SWToR community coming forward and sharing their knowledge of the game. The latest example is, SWToR forum member “DieGhostDie” who posted a very interesting PVE Marksmanship guide for the Imperial Sniper. He is currently part of the 8-man progression group in the Intrepid guild of the Harbinger server and he decided to share his experience and expertise with the rest of the community. Even though he admits the guide is work in progress, his work starts with the basics, and expands to key abilities and rotations among other things.
Being evil in Knights of The Old Republic
For a game that has been out for 11 years the Knights of the Old Republic (KoTOR) is still getting a lot of attention. Maybe it was the release of Star Wars the Old Republic that reminded us of how amazing the original game was. Maybe it was last years’ release of KoTOR for iOS that reminded us that a great game remains great regardless of the platform. Or maybe it’s just the realization that the original game remains a benchmark for all RPG games.
Cancelled Star Wars Battlefront III Models
We’re excited about the upcomming Star Wars: Battlefront (at least I know I am) and this is why I love bringing you updates, news, rumors and pretty much anything else related to help pass the time until we actually get to report on the game itself. As you know, there were plans for the game that are now cancelled as DICE takes over production. I feel confident in DICE’s ability to bring us a fantastic game and I don’t think they are rushing the title or going for a money grab (easy to do, knowing how badly we all want it). But if you’re curious, you can take a look at the cancelled models that showcase what it would have looked like. Check out the gallery for yourself:
SWTOR Easter Egg in Seeker Droid Mission
If you’ve done this mission, did you overlook it? There might be a little hidden easter egg here on this Seeker Droid mission. Derzelaz from Reddit posted a screenshot. It’s edited so you can easily see it here in the top right corner. Do you see it? A golden protocol droid and an astromech droid.
TOR TV: Lose yourself to dance
Who said Imperials are too stiff, formal and don’t know how to party? Want proof? Then watch this awesome SWToR video shot under the tunes of Lose Yourself to Dance by Daft Punk (ft. Pharrell Williams). The clip is extremely well-made and it’s primarily shot in Nar Shadaa and the Harbinger server.
List of KotOR I and KotOR II Armors Currently in Game/Coming Soon
If you’re interested in of KotOR I and KotOR II armor in SWTOR, then here is a post you do not want to miss. User LtGeneralGezlin on the official SWTOR forums has done a lot of heavy work for us and compiled a HUGE list of armors in game and armors coming soon or not yet available. You can check it out in full here but we’re going to cover snippets of it today. This guide is huge and ongoing and has been updated since last year so rather than compete and try to create our own, we want to link you to the one that is already done and done well. Here’s a snippet of it: **The KotOR I Ebon Hawk Crew** #1 Carth Onasi’s armor set #2 Bastila Shan’s Jedi robes #3 Jolee Bindo’s outfit #4 Darth Revan’s armor set (Say what you may about it, but it is a KotOR armor regardless.) #5…
The Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour Arrives in New York, New York!
BioWare announced that the next stop in the Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour will be happening on Thursday, October 9th, in New York. This is your chance to join the Star Wars: The Old Republic community for a development team Q&A as well as complimentary drinks*, food, and giveaways. Every attendee will be receiving a highly coveted M8-3R Astromech code. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by and hang out with us! Venue: Stitch Bar and Lounge Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Time: 8-11PM EDT Address: 247 W 37th St New York, New York 10018 Space will be limited, so be sure to arrive early! You can RSVP on Facebook here (Facebook RSVP is not required for and does not guarantee admittance).
Former Electronic Arts (EA) CEO predicts free-to-play model evolution
Former Electronic Arts (EA) CEO, John Riccitiello is a controversial figure among gamers, especially with SWToR fans. During his tenure at EA, he spearheaded the strategy to develop and promote free-to-play games, an approach that Star Wars The Old Republic (SWToR) fully embraced. During a recent interview with Gamespot. Mr. Riccitiello predicted that both premium and free-to-play pricing models will continue to exist with the later possibly evolving. He also stressed out that both models (and possibly others we haven’t seen), will continue to co-exist without one gaining the upper hand over others.
J.J.Abrams releases Millenium Falcon trailer with a twist!
J.J.Abrams has been releasing teaser clips for the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII movie but this time he has added something extra for the fans to ponder about. On his latest release he added a little twist to the mix – an element that you don’t typically see in the Star Wars Universe.
Will Star Wars: Battlefront Release Line up with Star Wars: Episode VII Release?
Fans are talking about the release of Star Wars: Battlefront. That’s nothing new. We’re all excited about the game and anxious for updates about when we’ll get to check it out for ourselves (finally). Reports say that development may be delayed on this game as DICE has stopped working on upcoming releases. We don’t mind waiting for it, honestly, as long as we get the game and not another disappointment or cancelled title. The internet was abuzz today with rumors about the release and the possibility that it will line up with the release of Star Wars: Episode VII. Will it be awhile before we get the chance to play this highly anticipated game? Most signs point to yes. However, Viktor Lundberg (Developer and soundtrack musician) recently posted a Twitter message mentioning that he was looking forward to “playtesting” the game-playable alpha and beta versions of the game are available internally,…
TOR Radio: A galaxy of podcasts!
We’re back again this week for another round of SWToR podcasts! The release of Patch 2.10 as well as the upcoming expansion trailer from Bioware prompted a lot of discussion in the community and, in extension, the SWToR podcasters!
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Cartel market bug leads to Slot Machine sale!
Bioware recently released a new cartel market pack called Constable Stronghold’s pack as part of Patch 2.10. The pack includes the Smuggler’s Gambit Slot Machine that apparently a lot of SWToR fans were eagerly awaiting to become available. Unfortunately, yet another bug prevented cartel market shoppers from obtaining their slot machine as community manager Eric Musco confirmed at the forums earlier today.
SWTOR Players- What Keeps You Coming Back?
SWTOR has been out for awhile now and like many games today, it has had its changes since the early days. Not only has the payment model changed from subs to free-to-play, there have been many content updates and expansions and even graphical changes to keep the game fresh and new. But, as with any game that has been out awhile, some people get tired of it. It is not usual at all to find fans who quit for periods of time (months, even) and then return. So this brings up the question: what keeps you coming back? As most of us who have been gaming for a long time know, even an excellent game can get tiring or boring. Even if we love it and we play it every day, we are not immune to burn out. Some players realize that it helps to plan ahead for game fatigue…
TOR TV: Galactic Starfighter Basics
I will be the first one to admit that even though I find Galactic Star Fighter (GSF) as one of the more interesting SWToR expansions, I never really got into it. The expansion always felt that it required a significant amount of time spent on it before one can do something useful in the battles. While there is nothing wrong with this concept, it does make it difficult for people with limited time to master it.
Is Yavin IV the next planet to be realized in SWToR ?
Since the “SOR” teaser trailer was released two days ago, SWTOR fans have been trying to discover what the future holds for their beloved game. One of them, going by the name Darth Wicked, dissected the teaser trailer and looked for possible visual clues pointing what we’re going to see next.